Jacqueline"Jacqui" Mancuso, PACFA
Gentle counsellor for life transitions
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- Existential perspective
- Creative options available
- Values-based work
About JacquelineJacqui
Her style is gentle and flexible. She takes cues from clients about what they are ready to explore and adapts pace accordingly. Jacqui offers a mix of talking and creative work when clients want that option.
Jacqui pays attention to the meaning behind someone's experience. She listens for the patterns and feelings that keep turning up. This helps people notice old habits, try different choices, and move toward clearer priorities.
Her clinical influences include Existential Therapy, which looks at life choices and meaning, and Internal Family Systems, which works with inner parts and their roles. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy approaches to help people notice thoughts and act on values.
People come to Jacqui for a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, grief, midlife crisis, relationship strain, caregiver stress and chronic illness challenges. She aims to meet clients where they are and honour their preferences for how therapy unfolds.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
How Jacqui’s approaches translate to online work
Jacqui draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Internal Family Systems in her work. ACT helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and supports taking action that matches personal values. IFS looks at the different parts inside a person and helps those parts relate differently, which can ease inner conflict.Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Jacqui will discuss what matters to the client, their goals and preferences, and try different ways of working until a useful fit emerges. She adapts methods so sessions feel manageable and relevant to day-to-day life.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to continue sessions during life transitions, while tailoring pace and interventions to what the person finds most helpful.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Jacqui help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, midlife crisis and life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, trauma and family of origin concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is gentle and flexible, taking cues from each person about what they can explore. She combines talking with creative interventions when requested and honours client preferences.
What is her professional background?
Jacqui has 14 years of experience working in community settings with people affected by sexual assault, domestic violence, military service, disability and chronic health conditions.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds PACFA and practises in Australia.
Can I work with her in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.